ARGON18 GALLIUM 348A User manual

GALLIUM 348A: ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Valid for MY2021 Gallium 348A
Revision 1.0 - 11.30.2020

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GALLIUM 348A: Table of Contents
For the warranty to be valid, the bicycle must be fully assembled by an authorized Argon 18 dealer. High-end components, particularly carbon
parts, need extra care when assembled. These components must be installed using a calibered torque wrench to make sure every bolt is at
the right torque setting to prevent damage.
My Gallium
Date of purchase:
Retailer:
Size:
Serial Number:
1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit ........................................ 3
2. Trouble-shooting / Tips............................................... 4
3. Seat Post Collar Assembly ............................................ 5
4. Seat Post Assembly .................................................. 6
5. Frameset Inspection ................................................. 8
6. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment ..................................09
7. Mechanical Drivetrain Specication..................................10
8. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specication..............................13
09. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specication .........................17
10. Frameset Parts.....................................................20
11. Parts’ SKUs and Descriptions* ......................................21
12. Appendix..........................................................22
13. Min/Max Seat Post Insertion........................................23

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Tools needed for assembly
1: Bearing Cup Press (Park Tool HHP-2)
2: Allen Key Set
3: Grease
4: Utility Pick Set (Park Tool Item #UP-SET)
5: Clean Rags
6: Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge (Park Tool Item #DAG-2 or #DAG-2.2)
7: Cables and Housing Cutter
8: Carbon Paste
9: Loctite #242
10: Torque Wrench
First Aid Kit: Essential parts to always have on hand
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY…THIS MIGHT SAVE YOUR RIDE!
1: Spare rear derailleur hanger (SKU: 38883)
2: Seat clamp (SKU: 80546)
GALLIUM 348A: 1. Tools Needed and First Aid Kit
38883 80546

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GALLIUM 348A: 2. Trouble-shooting / Tips
SPECIFICATIONS
Tire Clearance
Up to 28mm tire clearance.
Seat Post
27.2mm (Argon 18 ASP-6600 Carbon Seat Post Included)
Seat Post Clamp
30.7mm
Bottom Bracket
BB86 (Press-t)
Headset
FSA No 37 + 3D Press-t (Bearing 1 1/8” , 36°x45° top and 1 1/2” , 36°x45° bottom + FSA TH-881-1 Compressor included)
IMPORTANT:
No more than 30mm of spacers can be placed between the stem and the top cap of the 3D system.
The steerer must be trimmed no more than 5mm above the stem. The use of more than 5mm of spacers
above the stem could void the eciency of the compressor.
These practices will automatically cancel any warranty claim against the manufacturer.

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GALLIUM 348A: 3. Seat Post Collar Assembly
Assemble the seat post collar with the seat post.
Apply carbon paste on the seat post where it
inserts inside the frame. Tighten the bolt at 4 Nm.
CARBON
PASTE
4Nm
2

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GALLIUM 348A: 4. Seat Post Assembly
The seat post is supplied fully assembled.
It’s equipped with a spring-loaded head
for easy installation of the saddle.
1. Unscrew both bolts slightly until the top
clamp (a) and the cradle (b) are separated
enough to insert the saddle rail. Do not
unscrew the bolts completely.
2. Screw both bolts in order to adjust the
angle of the saddle and clamp the rail.
3. Tighten bolts at 4.5Nm.
a
b
4,5 Nm
3.1
3

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GALLIUM 348A: 4. Seat Post Assembly
The top clamp (a) and the cradle (b)
can be ipped to change the saddle
oset between 15 or 25mm.
25mm oset 15mm oset
a a
b b

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GALLIUM 348A: 5. Frameset Inspection
Parts installed on the frame Description Screw Torque Detail
type Nm
Bottle cage Screw (4) 5 mm 3 Nm Grease
Chain stay cable guide Screw (2) 3 mm 1.5 Nm Grease
Rear derailleur hanger Screw (2) 3 mm 4 Nm Loctite
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW GALLIUM, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE FOLLOWING:
1. Frameset parts (see p.9)
2. Inspect the frame for cosmetic aspect (scratches, bumps, cracks, paint defect, etc.)
3. For reference, check serial number and write it on p.2
4. All the necessary bolts (refer to Frameset Parts, p.9)
5. For optimal shifting performance, use a derailleur hanger alignment gauge to make sure that the derailleur hanger is straight (p.10)
IMPORTANT:
The following parts are assembled on the frame. When assembling the bike, you will need to adjust these parts according to their torque
specications.

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GALLIUM 348A: 6. Rear Derailleur Hanger Adjustment
1. Ensure that the derailleur hanger is aligned.
2. Use Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge
like Park Tool Item #DAG-2 or #DAG-2.2.
For any assistance, visit Park Tool’s website:
parktool.com/product/derailleur-hanger-
alignment-gauge-dag-2

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Start installation at this end.
Insert derailleur cables with hoses using plastic caps.
Insert hydraulic brake hose as shown.
BR = Brake Hose
DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.)
DH = Derailleur Housing (mech.)
BR
DC+DH
DC+DH
GALLIUM 348A: 7. Mechanical Drivetrain Specication
CABLE STOPPER
CABLE GUIDE

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GALLIUM 348A: 7. Mechanical Drivetrain Specication
Exit derailleur cables through bottom bracket (BB) hole.
Insert in the appropriate slots in the BB guide.
Making sure the pipe is aligned with the top hole,
insert BB guide in the square hole until it clicks.
DC
DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.)
DC
BOTTOM BRACKET
CABLE GUIDE
BOTTOM BRACKET
CABLE GUIDE

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DC
BR = Brake Hose
DC = Derailleur Cable (mech.)
DH = Derailleur Housing (mech.)
DC+DH
GALLIUM 348A: 7. Mechanical Drivetrain Specication
ROUND PLUG
CABLE STOPPER

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GALLIUM 348A: 8. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specication
BR = Brake Hose
EW = Electronic Wire
EW
BR
Start installation at this end.
Insert electronic wire and hydraulic
brake hose as shown.
CABLE GUIDE
PLUG
GROMMET

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Use the square hole to connect all the wires
to the junction box.
Insert the junction box in the hole.
Insert the BB cover in the square hole until it clicks.
EW
EW = Electronic Wire
GALLIUM 348A: 8. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specication
BOTTOM BRACKET COVER
GROMMET

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EW
GALLIUM 348A: 8. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specication
BR = Brake Hose
EW = Electronic Wire
GROMMET

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The Di2 battery is hidden in the
seatpost; use the Di2 battery holder to
x the battery correctly. Apply a slight
amount of grease on both parts.
GREASE
GALLIUM 348A: 8. Electronic (Di2) Drivetrain Specication
Di2 BATTERY HOLDER

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Start installation at this end.
Insert hydraulic brake hose
as shown.
BR = Brake Hose
BR
GALLIUM 348A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specication
CABLE GUIDE
PLUG

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Use the square hole to connect all the wires
to the junction box.
Insert the junction box in the hole.
Insert the BB cover in the square hole until it clicks.
GALLIUM 348A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specication
BOTTOM BRACKET COVER
ROUND PLUG

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GALLIUM 348A: 9. Electronic Wireless Drivetrain Specication
ROUND PLUG

2020
GALLIUM 348A: 10. Frameset Parts
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8055438883
80546
80555
80553
38879
38884
80548
80547
81453
80552
SP.GAPD.338A
38446
FK.GA.XXS-S.348A
FK.GA.M-XL.348A
38888
80549